Part of I-70 in Topeka has been shut down all day following a fatal, early-morning crash at I-70, around Adams Street. The single-vehicle crash involved a commercial motor vehicle hauling asphalt oil.

Following notification of the family, the driver can now be identified as Paul D. Cardwell, 57 years of age, of Abilene, Kan. Cardwell was driving a 2000 Freightliner hauling a tanker.

The crash occurred at 4:48 a.m. on I-70 westbound, at milepost 364 (Adams Street), in Topeka. Troopers advised the synopsis of the crash: Vehicle 1 was traveling westbound on I-70, when for an unknown reason it left the roadway, drove up onto the concrete jersey barrier, and rolled over. The cause of the crash and additional details are still under investigation.

The asphalt oil that was being hauled was considered hazardous material, and was spilled, however that spill was contained. Crews were on scene throughout the day investigating the crash, and cleaning up debris. The overhead sign was struck, and came down, blocking the entire eastbound lane. The sign has since been removed.

I-70 eastbound remained closed as of 5pm Tuesday.